Senior Planning Manager

Expected Travel : None Requisition ID : 13989   About Teleflex Incorporated As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.    Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.   At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.   Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Production Planning is responsible for leading the overall production planning function to ensure efficient utilization of resources, timely delivery of customer orders, optimal inventory levels, and alignment with business objectives. This role oversees demand planning, master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The incumbent will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality teams to develop and execute production plans that balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets. Principal Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and oversee short-term, mid-term, and long-term production plans to meet customer requirements and business targets. Lead the Master Production Schedule (MPS) process and ensure alignment with sales forecasts and operational capabilities. Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address changing priorities, material shortages, equipment downtime, or customer requirements. Ensure production plans maximize resource utilization while maintaining service levels and inventory objectives. Demand & Capacity Planning Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to review demand forecasts and translate them into executable production plans. Conduct capacity planning analysis to identify constraints and recommend solutions to meet future demand. Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and business goals. Inventory Management Establish inventory strategies to optimize raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels. Monitor inventory performance and implement actions to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory. Ensure adequate material availability to support production requirements while minimizing carrying costs. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop the Production Planning team to achieve departmental objectives. Establish performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide ongoing development opportunities. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Procurement to ensure timely material availability. Work closely with Manufacturing to optimize production efficiency and